Question

7. The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8. If the
numerator is increased by 17 and the denominator is decreased by I, the number
3
obtained is - Find the rational number,
2​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numerator be X

denominator be X+8

fraction=X/X+8

again,

numerator=X+17

denominator=X+8-1

=x+7

fraction=X+17/X+7=2

x+17=2x+14

x=3

original fraction=3/11